Bridge to NI

So the answer to one of the biggest issues the country has ever faced is to build a bridge to Ireland.  Really???

Foreign property buyers

Whilst I welcome any new money (providing it is really new and not another double counting) will a surcharge of between 1% and 3% raise sufficient funding and/or deter foreign buyers?

Brexit

Am I the only one getting more and more worried about the likely outcome?  And why does nothing our Prime Minister says give me confidence?

Belfast

Off to Belfast for work on Monday. Almost spending more time there than in Eastbourne

Lake District

Until you return you forget what amazing scenery we have on our doorstep.

Brexit

Am sure I remember my mother saying you have to earn respect!

Brexit

So the EU must not propose something that is unacceptable to Mrs May but it is ok for her to propose something unacceptable to the EU?  Or have I missed something?

Three Kinds of Kissing

Well worth a read -

https://www.vagabondvoices.co.uk/blog/helen-lamb-and-three-kinds-of-kissing

Clare and I will be at the Stirling Launch

Lake District

Off for a weeks holiday in Windemere next weekend. Camera at the ready!  Hopefully some great light over the lakes and the fells.

The Great Crash

Very good article by Andrew Rawnsley in The Observer today

Family fame

The Stirling Writers Group starts back in a fortnight’s time and we’ve got a cracking start with our favourite tutor: Chris Powici. 

Chris brings with him a wealth of experience: former editor of literary mag Northwords Now, creative writing tutor at the University of Stirling and the Open University, as well as a wonderful poet in his own right.

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Chris gives excellent feedback on both poetry and prose, so come one, come all and remember to bring extra copies of your work.

Towner Gallery

Just heard the Gallery are having an "Illustrations and Print Show" on 13 and 14 October.  Will be well worth a visit.